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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,057.59, 36,086.43 and 9,273.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,057.59, 36,086.43 and 9,273.47 is: 13,910.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,057.59 : 36,086.43 = 9,273.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,057.59/36,086.43 = 9,273.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,057.59x = 36,086.43 × 9,273.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,057.59x = 334,646,245.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,646,245.58/24,057.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,910.22

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